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The Life of Senator Margaret Chase Smith

The Life of Senator Margaret Chase Smith

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Status

Released

Release Date

Mar 10, 2011

Runtime

1h 26m

Genres

Documentary

Original Title

The Life of Senator Margaret Chase Smith

Production Companies

Jeff Dobbs Productions

Description

The journey of Senator Margaret Chase Smith from Skowhegan to Washington D.C. included obstacles such as 1950s gender bias and McCarthyism. Along the way Senator Smith became the first woman in history to serve in both the U.S. House and Senate. Hosted by Jack Perkins, the film includes insightful interviews with Senators Olympia Snow, Susan Collins, and Bill Cohen.